At least in Finland (don't know about the rest of Europe) the information must be collected from the applicant and not by doing internet searches [0]. If a comp

At least in Finland (don't know about the rest of Europe) the information must be collected from the applicant and not by doing internet searches [0]. If a company wants to use any other sources, they must ask the applicants permission first. [0] http://www.finlex.fi/en/laki/kaannokset/2004/20040759 http://www.finlex.fi/en/laki/kaannokset/2004/20040759